Lux Domini
And the disciples of John and of the Pharisees used to fast: and they come and say unto him, Why do the disciples of John and of the Pharisees fast, but thy disciples fast not?

What does Mark 2:18 mean?

Strict professors are apt to blame all that do not fully come up to their own views.

Key themes

FaithAnxiety and fearSuffering and trialsDiscipleship

Read with

Keep this verse inside Mark 2:17-20 and alongside a few nearby related passages.

Glossary

John Person

(1. ) One who, with Annas and Caiaphas, sat in judgment on the apostles Peter and John ( Acts 4:6 ). He was of the kindred of the high priest; otherwise unknown. (2. ) The Hebrew name of Mark (q. v. ).